I am so grateful to the Zoe scientists for all these podcasts! As a child I had Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which extended into adulthood. I was an exceptionally picky eater for years and chose only to eat beige, processed foods. I actually hated food and was underweight, which was also linked to hyperactivity. Over the years I accumulated various psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety, OCD, depression - and finally Autism. I was also constantly sick with viral infections. When the Covid pandemic began I made a huge effort to change my diet; mostly because I was terrified of Covid and wanted to improve my immune system. I gradually cut out UPFs and based my diet around vegetables, whole grains, fruits and fermented foods. I’ve now been following a healthy diet as advocating by Zoe for 3 years and I feel so much better all round!
"the diets that women eat when they're pregnant... is linked to ADHD" , yeh... careful with that shotgun approach there Prof Felice. The consensus is that ADHD is genetic. I know she didn't says "caused by" but that was a rather throw away and misleading remark. Tsssk, tsk.
@@malcdelnorte7004 I agree, this needs more clarification. I personally have notised a big difference with my add symtoms since going refined sugar free, but it would be interesting to have more knowledge than just anecdotal data.
That won't happen. We need our governments to give the food industry a kicking. Tricky because the food industry advertises in the media so much it affects our politics. Democracy struggles against Corporations
@@julianshepherd2038good points, but it's not only because they advertise in the media, the big food companies have very powerful lobbying groups that influence policy.
@@julianshepherd2038 I keep watching videos about processed food and gut health it is easy to control what you eat more people go to doctors and end up having all sorts of conditions what is one thing everyone does. eat and drink. Processed foods include Pasta, microwave dinners, Ice Cream, Dairy, Red Meat, Sodas, Juice, Coffee, bottled Water even tonics, doughnuts Cakes Biscuits Breakfast Cereal is a no for me. reversed my Chronic illness.
"Every human" Please do not consider that the western diet / lifestyle is the only one on this planet. It is not, it is probably one of the worst regarding our health, and it is not the only one.
Jonathan, please stop interrupting! We want to listen to the guest, and she is very clear in her explanations, so we don't need you to 'ask questions on our behalf'. It's a fascinating topic, and you mean well, but we want to listen to her!!
I slightly disagree with this sorry, there is a fair bit of jargon that may be unfamiliar to some who are listening to info on this topic for the first time. So the interruptions and summaries are helpful context to ensure the information is fully accessible to more people.
We are in the last quarter of the year and as much as I will like to remain optimistic that things will get better soonest, the facts state otherwise The govt are more preoccupied about the coming elections. And truth be told, they never really care about the citizens that much. Take care of your finances the best you can esp ahead of the early part of next year. Things get worse before they get better. We just have to try and remain afloat before this saga passes through
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for
If you do not have a balanced portfolio or planned for this, it’s gonna hit you harder. Mary Elizabeth Huxley warned about this. Said it will take about 5 years before things get back to normal since the pandemic. And it’s not far from the truth of what’s happening.
She's easily one of the top manage'rs in the US right now. If financial genius was a person, she's the one. I know first hand because I use her services too
This discussion just demonstrated why NHS mental health hospital catering is so unacceptable. High fat, high sugar and refined food with low fruit and vegetables. It is exactly the same in dementia hospitals and care homes.
I am forever grateful to my parents who taught me to cook from scratch with fresh ingredients! I honestly think that the Western diet is so poor because nobody cooks anymore. My local High Street is full of takeaways and delivery mopeds.
The food policy comment towards the end is VITALLY important. Why are our politicians condemning our population to poor health by backing off essential population health interventions? The last decent legislation that made a massive impact was the banning of smoking in public places: controversial & brave at the time but no-one would ever dare to suggest it should be reversed.
Back in 2010 I started reading the ingredients of the foods I ate and cut back significantly on those that contained added salt, sweeteners, and MSG-the key ingredients that make foods extra delicious. Within three weeks, my lifelong chronic anxiety and irritability virtually disappeared and never returned. Diet was also key in overcoming my clinical depression. Food has a _huge_ impact on mood.
Such an important podcast. Thank you immensely for the questions you ask throughout this interview. The answers were always clarifying. The simple fact that Jonathan’s asked those questions helped me feel less “stoopid". Much appreciated.
One of my favourite Zoe interviews, thank you! Felice you mention writing to local MPs to put pressure on to change policies around the growing of food, labelling etc. Can I ask would you or Zoe be willing to draft such a letter that people can adapt if they wish/or not and use to send to their MPs? I think this would really help the amount of people that would then do this.
I’m in the middle (opinion wise) about Johnathan jumping in with the guests. At times I’d like these interruptions shorter but mostly, they keep me listening by summarising for me and having a variety of voices. Johnathan I imagine is also doing this for his own sake so he can make his clear summaries at the end. Thanks Zoe! Great podcasts- love how you signpost the exact moments on the video. I share with my two adult kids with babies of their own in the hope that they’ll act on this science that wasn’t around when I was a young parent.
This type of insight should informing policy at a deep level. We need to move away from mono cropping mega farms and industrial food production back to localised, regenerative mixed farming methods that encourage the consumption of whole foods. We all know it’s healthy, and it tastes better and it doesn’t mean giving up things like meat and dairy etc… just eating less but better quality!
@@eSKAone- You're so right, but governments aren't going to extract themselves from the pockets of Big Food any time soon, so it's down to individuals to educate themselves. (This doesn't mean you shouldn't complain loudly and frequently to the authorities and the media.) If people didn't snack between meals, as was considered normal when I was growing up ("You'll spoil your dinner!") they might save enough money to buy better quality and more ethical food like organic fruit and veg and organic meat from humanely raised animals. Snack "foods" can be quite expensive. People need to learn to shop wisely and cook from scratch. They'd have more time to do that if they wasted less time scrolling through their devices. Also, you can save money by intermittent fasting. Eliminating breakfast enables you to buy better quality food for lunch and dinner. :--)
In a world that made sense, UPF wouldn't get subsidized to create unhealthy people who, in countries with social healthcare, increase the cost and weigh down the healthcare system. Perhaps, the Gov't should fund whole foods instead and save us all a lot money and health troubles... if only...
I've a dear friend in the UK who has been diagnosed with cognitive issues / early stage of dementia - I wish I were there to really influence her dietary choices along the lines discussed. There is SO MUCH we have control over ... it's about getting the word out and making individual choices.
I've heard much of this information scattered throughout the media. Professor Jacka puts it all together in a concise and understandable way. Thanks you for this post!
please give us the guests full name as not everyone has great eye sight to read ! a superb program today!!! and rathervenjoyed listening to Fekice have a chuckle once in. a while!
Very useful presentation, thanks. I found that Zoe's breaking in and summarizing was a little offputting a few times. Perhaps that is because Professor Jacka's Australian accent was different enough to me that I had to concentrate on what she was saying to follow her, more than is the case with some people. There were time that Zoe's breaking in to summarize while she was in the midst of making her point broke my concentration and it took some work when going back from his voice to hers. Presumably for other people it was different, but for me it would have been more useful at times if he'd waited a bit to do his summarizing of her points. Thanks again for the useful information.
I appreciate Jonathan's questions and clarification of points. Much easy to listen and absorb information than an expert doing a long description of the science or a specific study. I can read her book if I want details. I am not looking for a "lecture " on this site.
Fascinating, but also very disturbing. Society is so out of line with good health. PS I find Jonathan's summaries are very useful in helping to clarify the information.
Could you please turn the all language caption feature on all the videos (or just the great videos like this one)? I love the interviews and the channel (and the delivery). So many more people who don't understand English could use the information, as major corporations & corrupt governments will not inform the public. Let me know if you need help. It is a 3 or 4 click process. No need of editing.
Why doesn’t UK gov legislate to combat poor health and stop companies monetising health. Help the NHS be proactive not reactive. It needs to recover and flourish.
I am extremely interested in this topic, but I find the podcast structure really offputting. Rather than clarifying the guests points, the host often seems to interrupt the guest and fracture the flow of information. It gets better as it goes on, but the first 10 - 15 minutes is hard to sit through.
What steps were taken to insure the 60% aging hippocampus effect of diet was not correlative. People who just each junk are often also passive mentally and physically.. from an early age.
At 55, I've given up alcohol completely, adopted a whole food mostly plant based diet (occasional meat, fish), added fermented foods, and started progressive overload strength training. Also HRT to add estrogen and progesterone back into the equation. My sleep is good. I've never felt better. Here's hoping my aging brain responds well.❤ I still forget my keys.
I've been suffering from eczema for years, rashes all over body. After years of food elimination I started to realise it wasn't any particular food, but instead when I ate bad in general over a short period of time. My thinking was that wheat was too hard on my gut. My journey into investigating inflammation led me here and now I realise how deep this goes. I have now cut out as much processed food as realistically possible (I had no idea sweetener in my coffee was so bad!) And I'm feeling great. No rashes have come up since. All doctors wanted to do was address the symptoms but this is going right to the cause! Thanks for getting this message out there. It's totally changed the way I look at food and the industry surrounding it.
Excellent podcast. Given Zoe's interest in intermittent fasting, was a little surprised that there was no question about any link between fasting and, eg the hippocampus. Will this be covered in a later podcast?
Jonathan - please stop interrupting. Your guest is an eloquent and accomplished communicator and does not require your mansplanning the way through her incredibly informed and interesting report. Appreciate you’re trying to help but we also don’t require your attempts at dumbing down points that, although potentially complex, were better described by the professor in the first instance. Great podcast though. Thank you and congrats.
😂 I was wishing Jonathan could interrupt more for longer yesterday listening to the mindfulness talk... It's a balancing act though...he does help to re affirm key points and get simpler explanations but sometimes more than necessary sure...but it's more helpful for some listeners than others...she's a wonderful speaker and super listener..
What a great video. I'm so glad Zoe is around. I have learned much about diet and nutrition watching these videos, and feeling comfort in the fact that I've been eating fairly good on a very limited pension. Sadly, Zoe isn't in Australia yet, but I've signed up and am on the waiting list for when they do include Australia. Many thanks Zoe, keep up the excellent work :)
Brilliant podcast. But what about 'forever chemicals' etc., that affect our metabolic systems, bisphenols from plastic packaging. I think most tins/ cans are lined with plastic so best choose jars if possible
It's easy: stick to things that have only 1 ingredient (you can throw them together obviously for a meal) I consider whole grain pasta to be healthy, but you should have them split up in to maximum 2 meals a day, and with a good amount of healthy plant seed oils (I prefer olive). Other than that I eat nuts and vegetables. Only drink water, coffee, and tea without milk or sugar. If you're vegan have your vit.B12 and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids (like algae oil), maybe vit.D if you're a nightshift worker or not out in the sun much, and you're good. I'm 40 years old, athletic, everyone thinks I'm much younger. Take good care of your bodies folks 💟
Yeah I agree, I'm 23 and this year I went plant based. My meals are based around beans, lentils, oatmeal, bananas, oranges and three nuts (almonds, walnuts and peanuts). I get my omega 3s from mackerel and sardines. It's actually pretty easy to follow and very satiating.
I’ve been wondering for a while if the no-dig method of growing veg was connected to the Zoe research into microbes. It emphasises supporting the microbes in the soil by not disrupting them, and just feeding them with a top dressing of home-produced compost. Delighted to hear that it almost certainly is, after listening to this. My veg does very well on it, and I haven’t used any fertilisers, even organic ones, for years. If you’re interested, the Charles Dowding channel on here explains the method.
It encouraging worms that is essential. Worms add so many minerals to the soil, of course the mycology adds to this too. I wish more people had made this connection!
I loved this podcast. I was confused because there was no introduction to prof. Felica, ( I’m not sure of her last name). On future interviews please give your guests a proper introduction.
💥 - Dear 'Zoe', it's fabulous and delightful to be able to listen to such a podcast. Thank you. Dear Prof Felice Jacka, 👍, it was greatly appreciated to be able to hear your thoughts on this from you. THANK YOU.
I'm pleased she highlighted the government very inadequate policy linked to the food industry we are so effected by it and the destruction of top soil!! Keep the diet whole, varied & fibre veg & simple, there are cheap ways around having a healthy, blood she mentioned this as well!!
Loving this but surely going out on a limb describing the human brain as "the most complex thing in the universe"...... where "science" fails, thinking that if we don't know about something it doesn't exist.
Regarding prepped supermarket salads, I'd always understood that leaving cut veggies for even a few hours diminishes their nutrients. Anybody know? (Also, these products always come wrapped in wasteful plastic.) Of course, even these salads are superior to other "ready meals."
OF COURSE that the whole food diet is cheaper. Why else would the food industry insist on making and selling UPFs? Because they make more from it. It seems cheaper, but because you'll eat so much more of it, you'll spend more money too. Try making simple meals from real foods, and you'll see how your portions shrink over time, and your hunger diminishes. Good luck all, we can do this 😊
as someone who has paid to take part in the zoe study/use the app etc, I feel very conflicted about these podcasts. The app repeatedly says that nothing is outlawed while following zoe, and anything can be enjoyed in moderation. but the information from many of the podcast episodes you put out illustrate very strongly that we should almost never be having processed foods or alcohol, and ideally probably never have it. So which is it? Is it disingenuous to tell people you can occasionally have old favourites if you know that this will maintain its addictive influence on people and have so many downsides?
Hello, I loved listening to this talk today. I do wish I could of asked Prof a question. My question would be : Does time-restricting affect brain health and is there an ideal window to consume meals specifically for brain health? Thank you.
If the audio or video annoy then the transcript version is available. At the beginning of the transcript, it introduces the Prof. and her background . I use the Zoe app, so get email updates with links to these talks.
It's really important to keep away from processed food and eat healthy/whole food as much as possible. I give myself 30mins to an hour to meditate to ready myself mentally every day. I'm also taking Dihexa from nextchems to increase my mental stamina.
Hypocampus shrinking & being deregulated when eating junk food is imho caused by a lack of nutrients and a need for more nutrients (eat more; i need more).
Interesting discussion, thank you. What does this mean for pet nutrition? Should dogs be on a raw diet vs Kimble or canned foods? The vets I’ve come across seem to have a lack of interest in pet nutrition and not support raw food.
When I've been to Vets they have supplies of VERY expensive tinned and dried dog food on display which they promote - maybe they have a vested interest in not recommending a raw food diet - not that I'm cynical, of course!
PS the dog food on display is usually only available from the Vets. Sounds like they could have a vested interest of some sort or maybe they do really believe it's the best stuff for your dog. I don't have an opinion on this as I'm not a dog owner but "follow the money" :
@@juliajones3613 Yesterday I took my new puppy for vaccinations and they have a freezer full of raw food on sale! Perhaps it's the start of better nutrition for dogs.
Very clear explanation from Prof . Jacka. Thank you . But I am surprised to hear that people are astonished tomlearn thst food is linked to brain health. I mean : we are what we eat after all!
If you watch any cleaning or hoarder house shows where the householder uses their home as a trash tip, the packaging shows that they basically eat ultra processed foods almost exclusively. It is a McDonalds and donuts diet showing up vs empty apple, carrot and bean packets… no surprise that these people are deeply depressed, anxious and cannot make decisions and are heavily fatigued.
